A Frail,elderly Patient Admitted with Dehydration to a Medical-Surgical Unit

question 35

Multiple Choice

A frail,elderly patient admitted with dehydration to a medical-surgical unit is exhibiting confusion,distractibility,memory loss,and irritability.What is most important for the nurse to do?

• A) Recognize these symptoms as signs of normal, physiologic aging.
• B) Obtain a urine specimen before notifying the primary care provider.
• C) Be sure she is placed in a room occupied with another patient.
• D) Interview the patient to screen for clinical depression.

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